Job Description
The University of London
The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 London-based universities, many of which are among the highest-ranking universities in the world.
Collectively the federation represents a cohort of some 250,000 learners and 50,000 academic and professional services staff. Within this cohort are around 40,000 University of London students who study programmes which are developed and delivered in partnership with our 17 federation members.
The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities and a champion for the arts and humanities.
Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.
Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future
CoSector
CoSector – University of London is a digital services provider that operates as part of the University of London. It evolved from the University of London Computer Centre (ULCC), established in 1968 to offer computing services to the University’s colleges. In 2015, ULCC transitioned into CoSector, continuing its mission to support the education sector through digital solutions.
As a department within the University of London, CoSector leverages its deep roots in academia to deliver services tailored to the needs of educational institutions. It offers a range of digital services, including virtual learning environment (VLE) hosting, digital learning tools, data integration, and research repository solutions.
This relationship allows CoSector to combine the University of London's academic heritage with practical digital expertise, providing institutions with reliable and innovative solutions to support teaching, learning, and research.
The Role
CoSector – University of London is seeking a Platform Security Engineer to join our Platforms Team.
In this role, you’ll help ensure the security and resilience of the digital infrastructure that supports our education and public sector customers. You’ll implement and maintain a range of security controls across our hosting and application environments, helping protect critical services from threats and vulnerabilities.
This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with experience in Linux environments and a keen interest in security. Whether you're already working in cyber security or looking to transition from a broader infrastructure role, we’re looking for someone ready to grow and contribute to our expanding security function.
You’ll also log your work through our service management systems, support project delivery, and occasionally assist with general platform support tasks when required.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving and documentation.
- Hands-on experience in platform, infrastructure, or security-focused roles.
- A strong understanding of Linux systems, ideally within a LAMP environment.
- Exposure to cloud environments (Azure / AWS).
- Familiarity with core security concepts: firewalls, VPNs, patching, and vulnerability management.
- Experience contributing to or working within ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials frameworks.
Throughout the role, you will be supported and given opportunities to develop your skills through training and real-world experience in security operations.
For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.
Further Information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your Application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on Friday 5th September 2025.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
This is a fully remote role. However, you will need to attend the office on specific days for all staff meetings which take place approximately every quarter. You may also be required to occasionally attend training or attend meetings at customer institutions.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description.
Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.